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Buttrey named as the Spring All-Flint Hills Male Athlete of Year

The Manhattan Mercury has named Council Grove junior Reid Buttrey as the Spring All-Flint Hills Male Athlete of the Year.

Fishing derby expands into outdoor experience

What began as a Washunga Days fishing derby has grown into a hands-on outdoor experience designed to introduce youth and families to fishing, wildlife and other outdoor activities.

Austin Snell headlines Washunga Days concert

Country-rock artist Austin Snell will headline the 2026 Washunga Days concert Saturday, June 20, at the Neosho River Amphitheater in Council Grove.

Receiving well deserved honors and representing USD 417

Receiving well deserved honors and representing USD 417 at the June 17 Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches All-State Game at noon at Eck Stadium in Wichita

It was a group effort installing a Graveyard Ink sign in the new studio. From left to right are Cooper Blackledge, Scott Baughman, Corbyn Miller, Tisen Flatery (next to sign) and Chris Blackledge.

Blackledge opens Graveyard Ink on Main Street in CG

Cooper Blackledge did not set out at first to become a tattoo artist, but several parts of his life now seem to point in that direction.

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Austin Snell headlines Washunga Days concert

Country-rock artist Austin Snell will headline the 2026 Washunga Days concert Saturday, June 20, at the Neosho River Amphitheater in Council Grove.

Commissioners approve $214,225 for chiller system, review Comm. Bldg. floor solutions

The Morris County Commissioner meeting was called to order on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, at 9 a.m. Commissioners Jim Barber, David Fox and Wayne Kohler were present.

Buttrey named as the Spring All-Flint Hills Male Athlete of Year

The Manhattan Mercury has named Council Grove junior Reid Buttrey as the Spring All-Flint Hills Male Athlete of the Year.

Obituaries

Michael Eugene Warneke

November 4, 1950-May 8, 2026 Michael Eugene Warneke of Emporia, Kans. went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kans.

Evelyn Belen Landez

Evelyn Belen Landez, 76, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, surrounded by family.

Eula Marie Barrett

Eula Marie Barrett, age 99, passed away peacefully at her home east of Cottonwood Falls on June 3, 2026.

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